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Medicine Exclusion List for August 2010

GEMS makes use of a Medicine Exclusion List. The objective of the MEL is to protect the Acute Medicine Benefit through the exclusion of certain medicines from payment. This list is updated and communicated to providers on a regular basis. Read more ›

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Recognise the signs of a killer disease

World Rabies Day, 8 September 2010 Read more ›

A mother's folly: Drinking during pregnancy can harm your baby

International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day, 9 September 2010 Read more ›

Understanding ADHD

There is one in every classroom - the child who seems to never listen, battles to complete assignments and just cannot sit still. Read more ›

Stop stroke in its tracks

National Stroke Week, 13 - 17 September 2010 Read more ›

Take action for Alzheimer's

Medicine has come a long way over the last century with the invention of antibiotics, the development of medical insulin and the human heart transplant. However, despite these life-saving advancements there are still a number of medical conditions that science has not yet been able to fully understand and cure. Read more ›

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Invitation to bid - Legal Services

The services of a suitably qualified and experienced service provider are required for the rendering of a Legal service to GEMS. Read more ›

Invitation to bid - Internal Audit Services

The services of a suitably qualified and experienced service provider are required for the rendering of an Internal Audit service to GEMS. Read more ›

Invitation to register on database of suppliers

Suppliers that are already registered on our database must reapply, so as to ensure that all details are up to date. Read more ›

New findings suggest link between increased cholesterol, depression

Most people know that high cholesterol levels can increase the risk of depression in the elderly. Read more ›

ADHD linked to poorer eating habits: Study

A new study by researchers in Perth has linked attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder with "western-style" diets in teenage sufferers. Read more ›

Relieve back pain with core strength training

Exercise may be a better option for back pain than surgery Read more ›

Oral health for adults

The baby boomer generation will be the first where the majority will maintain their natural teeth over their entire lifetime, having benefited from water fluoridation and fluoride toothpastes. Read more ›

Kid cholesterol

According to a new study published in the 12th July issue of the journal Pediatrics, one third of kids have blood cholesterol on the higher side and these levels might be overlooked with the current screening recommendations. Read more ›

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